Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Western Europe
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open areas
agricultural areas, gardens, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
1-6
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Purple
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
organic fertlizers, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Frost, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Beetles, Flying insects
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Digestive Problems, sneezing, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
For treating wrinkles, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Anemia, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Increase fiber amount, Kidney Stones, Minerals, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
BRASSICA oleracea 'Dyna'( Gongylodes Group)
Common Name
Pepper
Kohlrabi
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
नवलकोल
In German
Capsicum
Kohlrabi
In French
Capsicum
Chou-rave
In Spanish
Pimiento
Brassica oleracea gongyloides
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
Kohlrabi
In Portuguese
cápsico
Kohlrabi
In Polish
papryka
Kalarepa
In Latin
Capsicum
Kohlrabi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Capparales
Family
Solanaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Capsiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Capsicum and Kohlrabi
Season and care of Capsicum and Kohlrabi is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Kohlrabi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kohlrabi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Kohlrabi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Kohlrabi is Neutral.
Capsicum and Kohlrabi Physical Information
Capsicum and Kohlrabi physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Kohlrabi height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Kohlrabi are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Kohlrabi flower color: Not Available
- Kohlrabi leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Capsicum and Kohlrabi
Care of Capsicum and Kohlrabi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Kohlrabi pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Remove dead leaves. In summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kohlrabi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.